Female Disability Support Worker

Afea Care Services is a leading Home and Disability Services Care provider under both the NDIS and Home Care Packages schemes. We offer services from Home Care support, Support Independent Living, Support Coordinator, Plan Management and Nursing Care to individuals living with a disability or in aged care. Our vision is to be a leading and most trusted care provider in Australia.

At Afea, we have a fun, family-friendly culture. Our amazing work culture has been recognised many times over: we were named one of the fastest growing companies in Australia, according to the 2021 AFR Fast 100. We also ranked third in the 2021, 2022 and 2023 AFR Best Places to Work (Health) and were named the 2021 Employer of Choice in Sydney Metro by Business NSW. We love to celebrate diversity and have a culture that promotes authenticity, purposefulness, responsibility and understanding, as well as a strong commitment to continuous improvement and high performance.

❤We are looking for reliable, trustworthy and passionate support workers to join our growing team at Afea❤

**Here is what a day might look like**:

- Assisting with the activities of daily living namely feeding, bathing, dressing, transferring, toileting, and mobility in a safe and competent manner of care and skill
- Assisting with hydrotherapy sessions, which involves you getting into the water with the client
- Providing one on one support to elderly or clients with disabilities such as physical, intellectual, neurological, acquired brain injury, or psychosocial in the comfort of their own home
- Building genuine rapport with clients, providing companionship, and transportation for medical's appointment or outings
- Collaborating with the client, care coordinator, care manager and other relevant parties to help achieve the client's goal
- Engaging and interacting with clients from all diverse cultures and background

**We are looking for**:

- Experienced support workers in the field of mental health, challenging behaviours, or complex care such as PEG/NGT feeding, bowel care, catheter care, and medication administrations (highly desirable)
- Passionate support workers that wants to empower clients to achieve their goals through a people-centred approached
- Sociable support workers that love interacting in meaningful conversation that helps keep the client's mind healthy and alert
- CAN-DO attitude that is also compassionate, caring and reliable

**Requirements**:

- Cert IV in Individual Support (Ageing or Disability) or Equivalent
- NDIS Worker Check (NDISWC)
- WWCC (if willing to work with children)
- First Aid Certificate
- Driving License and Access to own car
- Able to speak different languages
- Working rights

**Location**:
You may find yourself working around the **Castle Hill **Region. Please ensure that you will be able to reliably commute to these areas for work.

**What can we offer you?**

If you are looking for somewhere to pursue your passion and make a difference, you could benefit from:

- Refer a friend and receive up to $200 voucher
- Regular coffee catch-up. Treat is on us
- Pay above award rates
- Friendly supportive team with ongoing support
- Career growth and development

**To Apply**: 

**Job Type**: Casual

Pay: Up to $37.50 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Referral program

Schedule:

- Afternoon shift
- Morning shift
- Rotating roster
- Shift work

Supplementary Pay:

- Overtime pay
- Penalty rates

Application Question(s):

- Are you willing to travel within a radius of 15km?
- Do you have access to a car? If yes, are you willing to provide transport services using your car?

Licence/Certification:

- Driver Licence (required)

Work Location: In person

Expected Start Date: 04/09/2024